Over the past ten years, CAA has been involved in many adoptions of shelter animals. Success stories abound. We will be dedicating this page to some of those stories. If any of you have adopted a pet from the Clatsop County Animal Control and Shelter and would like to write about your pet, please let us know, and we'll be sure to post your story.
"If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals." --Albert Einstein
Andre the Giant: Andre, a Maine Coon cat wannabe, came to the shelter as a stray. At over 20 pounds, he needed a very large cage for his rotund body. After being at the shelter for several months, a couple adopted him and took him home to live with their two dogs. Alas, Andre doesn't like dogs (even a little bit.) So he came back to the shelter and stayed for awhile longer. Finally a couple from Washington saw his picture on Petfinder and scooped him up (not an easy task considering his size!) His name is now Bruno, and he's living happily in their home as a much beloved companion.
Shiloh: Shilo, a 6-year old very large red dog of indeterminite origin, came to the shelter because his owner died. He was so heavy, he tired with very little exercise. He needed thyroid medication and had not received it for several months. He was fostered by a very kind lady who got his weight under control. She hated to bring him back, but had to so she could foster again. Shiloh went to Sunday Market several times and was loved by all the volunteers, but being older and not as "cute" as a young dog, he was most often overlooked. Shiloh would howl paintively because he was so sad. But just when he was at his saddest, a couple came by who had recently lost their shelter dog. Now Shiloh sleeps with cats, takes regular walks, and his health condition has stabilized...just proving that there's a dog for everybody.
The above stories are courtesy of Linda Dygert. Please submit yours, and we will be glad to post them.
Hunter was adopted by a family who own a winery. Not only does Hunter have a new family, he has a new job -- chasing birds away from the vineyard. 
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